94: Seven masters!

Zhou Wanxiong only felt his heart pounding wildly in his chest, and an unprecedented surge of excitement and greed instantly rushed to his head!

He suddenly thought of Lu Yuan's mere Second-Tier Six-Star strength!

How could a Second-Tier Card Master control such a terrifying giant beast?

Even a normal gold card, even a defensive one, would require Source Power consumption and mental strength that a Second-Tier Card Master could never easily bear!

But what if... what if that Raging Waves Sea Soul was indeed a gold card that had degraded from a red legendary card?!

Because its rank fell, its control difficulty significantly decreased? That's why Lu Yuan, this Second-Tier little bastard, could control it!

And its abnormal size, weight, and defense were precisely because it retained some core characteristics of a red legendary card!

"That's right! It must be like this!"

"A red card! It's actually a degraded red mythical card!"

Zhou Wanxiong was incredibly excited!

A red card!

That was a supreme existence that only existed in myths!

Every red card possessed the power to destroy the world, a strategic trump card capable of changing the dynamics of a faction, or even influencing the direction of the entire alliance!

Although his Zhou Family was a large and prosperous family, the strongest card they possessed was merely the two gold cards passed down by their ancestors in the hands of the Old Ancestor!

If he could obtain a red card, even a degraded one, its value would be immeasurable!

"No wonder! No wonder it's so abnormal!"

"Where did Lu Yuan, this little bastard, get such a heaven-defying opportunity?!"

"Does he deserve it? Is he worthy of using it? Does he even understand how to use it?!"

"The Heavenly Thunder Light Falcon gold card is of extremely high quality, with top-notch speed and attack. I must have it!"

"And this Raging Waves Sea Soul, suspected to be a degraded red card... I, Zhou Wanxiong, must also have it!"

At this moment, Zhou Wanxiong's ambition swelled rapidly!

He believed that Lu Yuan, a young man with no background, must have obtained such a precious card by chance from an unregulated secret realm, or, even worse, from a cult organization or through illicit channels.

Regardless of the possibility, it meant that the Origin Card was not so "clean."

This, instead, strengthened his resolve to seize it!

"Hmph, an innocent man is guilty because of his treasure!"

Zhou Wanxiong immediately made a call and contacted Lin Haige.

The call connected, and Lin Haige's fawning voice came through: "Chairman, what are your orders?"

"Xiao Lin, the original plan targeting Lu Yuan is not enough!"

Lin Haige was slightly startled, then respectfully said: "What does Chairman mean?"

"I want you to ensure that in the Lost Water Realm, there are no mistakes!" Zhou Wanxiong's voice carried a hint of killing intent, "Not only must you seize all his cards, but you must also make him... disappear completely!"

"Come over immediately! To ensure success, I will send you additional manpower! The most elite manpower!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Lin Haige's eyes; Chairman Zhou had finally come to his senses!

He excitedly said: "Thank you for your cultivation, Chairman! Haige will not fail his mission. I will definitely tear that little bastard to pieces, avenge Dong'er, and retrieve the treasure for Chairman!"

"Very good." Zhou Wanxiong nodded in satisfaction and hung up the call.

He slowly walked to the desk and took out a list made of special material from a locked drawer.

On the list, there were only a few names, but behind each name, astonishing strength and achievements were noted.

Soul Chasing Hand – Fourth Rank Peak – skilled in assassination, tracking

Iron Wall – Fourth Rank Peak – skilled in defense, formations

Mad Thunder – Fourth Rank Peak – skilled in fierce attacks, bursts

These three were the top enforcers cultivated by the Zhou Family at great cost, each a Fourth Rank Peak powerhouse capable of holding their own, and the true mainstays of the Zhou Family.

And below their names, there were three more names, marked in crimson:

Second Brother Zhou Wanjiang – Fifth-Tier early stage – Origin Card: Raging Flame Lion (orange three-star)

Third Brother Zhou Wanhe – Fourth Rank Peak – Origin Card: Three-Headed Demon Hound (purple eight-star)

Fourth Brother Zhou Wanhai – Fourth Rank Peak – Origin Card: Icebound Banshee (purple eight-star)

These were his three blood brothers, each with formidable strength, and his most trusted power.

Zhou Wanxiong's gaze swept across the list, five great Fourth Rank Peak masters! And a genuine Fifth-Tier!

"This time, I will spare no expense!"

He called them one by one.

Zhou Family Manor, underground training ground.

Before Zhou Wanxiong, seven figures stood solemnly.

Five of them had immense Source Power! They were all Fourth Rank Peak powerhouses.

Another person's aura was indistinct, returning to simplicity, which was the sign of a Fifth-Tier Master!

And standing at the very end, with a slightly mixed and unstable aura, but full of ferocity, was Lin Haige.

At this time, he was recovering from his injuries. The secret technique's consumption was indeed great, but its effect was also strong, and his full burst was in no way inferior to anyone else on the field!

Zhou Wanxiong nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. This lineup was surely foolproof.

He finally reminded them:

"Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother! That giant turtle's defense is astonishing. The seven of you must cooperate tacitly, formulate a detailed hunting plan, and not be careless in the slightest."

"Yes!"

"I will provide you with the latest intelligence and targeted auxiliary cards."

"From now on, you will immediately practice combined attack tactics, striving for a single, decisive blow in the Lost Water Realm!"

"Go."

"The family needs you!"

After everyone disappeared, Zhou Wanxiong clenched his fists!

"Lu Yuan..."

"You are doomed!"

...In stark contrast to the gloomy conspiracy at the Zhou Family Manor, the Yao Family Ancestral Home was filled with laughter and joy.

In the spacious and bright banquet hall, cups clinked.

The Yao Family Patriarch, Yao Tianqi, and all the Yao Family elders were all smiling, in excellent spirits.

There was no sign of internal strife.

And Yao Zhenchuan, sitting in the main seat, was beaming, occasionally letting out bursts of hearty laughter.

"Good boy! You've really given this old man face!"

Yao Zhenchuan raised his wine glass, pointed it at Lu Yuan from afar, his voice as resonant as a bell.

"Lu Yuan's performance today at the Dome of the Heavens was perfect!"

"Especially that last move, when the Raging Waves Sea Soul appeared, that brat from the Zhou Family almost peed himself."

"You didn't see it, but that little fox Zhou Wanxiong's face turned green! Hahahahaha! He wanted to intervene, but what happened? His arm was broken! It's truly gratifying! Truly gratifying!"

Yao Tianqi also clapped and laughed: "Father is right, Lu Yuan not only brought glory to our Yao Family today, but he also displayed the demeanor of the younger generation of our Canglan Region!"

Yao Tianbi also nodded in approval: "Lu Yuan, this child, is not only exceptionally gifted and powerful, but what's even rarer is his steady temperament and composure in times of crisis. Facing a treacherous opponent like Zhou Bufan, he could still calmly respond, seize the opportunity, and win with one blow. He is truly a promising talent."

The other Yao Family elders also nodded, their gazes towards Lu Yuan filled with admiration and approval.

They might have had some reservations about Lu Yuan, this outsider, before, but after today's battle, Lu Yuan completely conquered them with his undisputed strength.

The younger generation of the Yao Family, even more so, admired Lu Yuan immensely.

Led by Yao Yong and Yao Cheng, a group of young Yao Family members came over with their wine glasses.

Yao Yong was the first to speak, with genuine admiration in his tone: "Brother Lu Yuan, I was blind before and offended you greatly. I hope you can forgive me! After today's battle, I am completely convinced! Your strength is truly unfathomable!"

He drained his cup of wine as a sign of respect.

Yao Cheng also followed suit, with a hint of guilt and relief on his face: "Big Brother Lu Yuan, I was short-sighted and offended you greatly before. I, Yao Cheng, apologize to you here! From now on, you are my Big Brother. Whatever you need, I, Yao Cheng, will not hesitate!"

With that, he also drank it all.

The other Yao Family disciples also toasted Lu Yuan, their words full of admiration and closeness.

Any previous grudges or dissatisfaction had long vanished in the face of Lu Yuan's glorious victory, where he crushed Zhou Bufan and even indirectly made Zhou Wanxiong suffer.

The strong, no matter where they are, will earn respect.

Lu Yuan smiled and clinked glasses with everyone, responding calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

He could feel the change in the Yao Family's attitude and was quite moved.

Strength, indeed, is the most direct and effective way to gain recognition...